beckon
/ˈbɛkən/verb
Middle School
1
To wave or nod to somebody with the intention to make the person come closer.
2
To seem attractive and inviting.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing